How to setup correctly the spot lamp
To control the softness of the source move the Lamp Size value.

The larger the light source the softer the shadows (read: How to minimize/soften the shadows?).


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To change the radius of the light change the Spot Shape Size (in degrees).


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To have volumetrics add volume scatter on the world or create a domain.



read: Atmospheric lighting in cycles